Chile Population Live (2026)
The live population of Chile, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Chile has an estimated population of about 19.5 million people in 2026 — 0.24% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 46th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Chile's latest birth rate (12 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Chile growing?
Yes. Around 640 babies are born in Chile every day — about 27 an hour — while around 357 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 283 people a day, or about 103,129 a year: a growth rate of 0.53% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Chile is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 12 per 1,000 people is below the world average of about 16.9, reflecting smaller families, later marriage and higher costs of raising children. It ranks 41st of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Chile's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Chile
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Per hour | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Per day | 640 | 357 | 283 |
| Per week | 4,478 | 2,500 | 1,978 |
| Per year | 233,500 | 130,371 | 103,129 |
How crowded is Chile?
With about 19.5 million people living on 756,102 km², Chile has roughly 25.7 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Chile
A baby born in Chile today can expect to live about 80.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 23rd of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $15,356 per person (31st of 72), Chile is an upper-middle or high-income economy. Countries at this level have usually already been through the "demographic transition" — the shift from large families and short lives to small families and long lives.
Chile at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 19,458,310 | 46 |
| Births per day | 640 | 50 |
| Deaths per day | 357 | 50 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 12 | 41 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.7 | 44 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.53% / year | 42 |
| Life expectancy | 80.2 years | 23 |
| Population density | 25.7 / km² | 58 |
| GDP per person | $15,356 | 31 |
| Area | 756,102 km² | — |
| Capital | Santiago | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | Chilean Peso ($) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Chile's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Chile's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chile in 2026?
The population of Chile in 2026 is estimated at about 19.5 million people, which is around 0.24% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Chile every day?
About 640 babies are born in Chile every day — roughly 27 per hour, or 233,500 per year — based on a birth rate of 12 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Chile every day?
About 357 people die in Chile every day — roughly 15 per hour, or 130,371 per year — based on a death rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Chile growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 283 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.53% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Chile?
Life expectancy at birth in Chile is about 80.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Chile population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Chile's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.